Kim Hughes: England’s Fast Bowlers Need to Improve Fitness

Former Australian Test captain Kim Hughes praised England’s pace attack as the most aggressive since the legendary West Indies bowlers, but emphasized the need for improved fitness to succeed in the Ashes. Following an embarrassing defeat in Perth, Hughes criticized England’s batting performance and called for more match practice ahead of the second Test in Brisbane. He noted that the upcoming day-night match presents challenges, particularly with the pink ball and Australia’s strengthened lineup. Hughes expressed disappointment in the team’s application, stating that a lack of match conditioning affected their performance.